This is our fifth year doing Camp Ocky and for my son, the best year yet! I felt like he grew so much as a person, he was in a great village that was age appropriate and there were a lot of photos where I saw him smiling and engaged. He had so many stories to share when we picked him up from fishing to the funny music his counselor played to wake them up in the morning. He truly loved this week at camp.
Jared looks forward to camp every year. He goes by himself and makes friends w/in his tribe and village very quickly due to the games within the village (Gaga, carpet ball, table tennis). He loves the challenge course, swimming in the lake mountain biking and the overnight camp out. When we pick him up he’s got a smile as wide as his feet are dirty:). He’s got no voice left from closing ceremonies, but manages to tell us about all of his adventures on the ride home. As a parent, I live for the Bunk 1 daily activity photos. Love to see him in his element.
So much for the kids to do! They loved all the Target sports and liked all their counselors. They really enjoyed the international night, which I think is a fantastic idea that you have so many employees from different countries.
My son loved camp and we signed up for a two week session next year. The one feedback I’d provide is to have the counselors reinforce/remind campers about being clean and brushing teeth. My son came home so dirty that I had to scrub him and he forgot to brush his teeth a lot. It would also be good to remind campers to put on bug spray and sunscreen as my son didn’t apply these all week.
I realize my son needs to be more responsible too! Overall, we were very happy! Thanks.
YMCA of the Pines is a true gem!! It’s been a summer tradition in our family for the past 10 years…with my older girls who attended Camp Matolly to our youngest son who presently now calls Camp Ocky his favorite summer place to be. They’ve all participated in the wilderness trips over the years and Sessions 4 is a must, of course! They’ve only had positive experiences and great memories. Counselors are awesome and wonderful with the kids. I’m always recommending YMCA of the Pines to families looking for a summer camp.